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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) does not improve pregnancy rates in infertile couples where semen parameters are normal and postcoital tests are adequate.
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Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology [Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol] 2013; Vol. 40 (1), pp. 33-4. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose: To determine if intrauterine insemination (IUI) improves pregnancy rates in couples with a correctable ovulatory defect but a male partner with an apparent normal semen analysis and a normal postcoital test.<br />Materials and Methods: A prospective evaluation of clinical live delivered pregnancy rates following the first cycle where follicular maturation was demonstrated naturally or with a follicle maturing drug. The couples were given the option of IUI.<br />Results: The live delivered pregnancy rates per IUI cycle were similar with intercourse only vs addition of IUI (18.7% vs 21.4%).<br />Conclusions: There is no evidence to support the notion that IUI improves pregnancy rates in circumstances where the semen analysis and postcoital tests are normal.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0390-6663
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23724501